Driver Head Behind Ball Drill (Delay Turn)
Curated PGA Drill by Chris Ryan Golf
Transition
3 sets of 10 slow rehearsal reps
Golf club, alignment stick (optional)
Advanced
Why This Drill Works (Kinetic Mechanics)
The driver head acts as a physical constraint against an early shoulder spin. This forces the golfer to delay the upper body's rotation, allowing the arms and club to drop naturally into a shallower, inside path (Arm Drop) rather than casting the club over the top.
How to Perform the Drill
Follow these step-by-step instructions. Rehearse slowly to build proper motor patterns before adding full swing speed.
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Step 1
Setup (Constraint): Hold your driver by the clubhead and place it approximately 6 to 8 inches outside the golf ball. Take your address to the golf ball with a short iron (A-iron) (5:01-5:39).
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Step 2
Execution: Make a backswing with the short iron. The goal is to clip the ball off the tee while keeping the driver head in its place and the driver shaft vertical.
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Step 3
Feedback: If you spin your shoulders too quickly, the driver head will move or fall over (5:40-7:00).
What Good Feels Like
Focus on smooth tempo and maintaining body connection through impact. Your body and club should move as a single synchronized unit.
Common Mistake to Avoid
Rushing transition before completing backswing or lunging upper body forward towards ball at impact. Keep movement controlled.
